§ 43-51.1-02 — Universal licensure

North Dakota § 43-51.1-02

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 43: Occupations and Professions
• Ch. 43-51.1: Universal Licensure and Board Operations

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1. Unless the board is part of an effective interstate compact, an executed license
transfer, existing interstate mobility, or reciprocity agreement with another state, a
board shall issue a license to an out-of-state licensee applicant to practice in this state
if, upon application to the board, the applicant:
a. Actively has used the license for two of the three years immediately preceding
submitting an application under this section;
b. Provides or demonstrates competency and education in the profession or
occupation through methods determined by the board;
c. Has not committed any act that constitutes grounds for refusal, suspension, or
revocation of a license to practice that profession or occupation in this state
unless the board determines, in its discretion, the act is not an impediment to the
granting of a license to practice in this state;
d. Has not been disciplined in any jurisdiction in which the individual has held a
license within the last ten years;
e. Is not under an active investigation by another licensing or disciplinary authority
or law enforcement authority in a state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction;
f. Submits to a state and federal criminal background check, paid for by the
applicant, and conducted in the manner provided under section 12-60-24 if
required by the board and the board has statutory authority to repeat the
background check; and
g. Pays the fees established by the board.

2. Subdivision f of subsection 1 does not apply to the state board of law examiners,
which may conduct a character and fitness investigation.